This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article meets our high standards.

The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and validated that they work.
Learn more...

This wikiHow teaches you how to find files, photos, and videos you’ve downloaded to your Android phone or tablet.

Steps

Method1

Using a File Manager

1

Open the app drawer. This is the list of apps on your Android. You can usually open it by tapping the icon with 6 to 9 dots at the bottom of the home screen.

2

Tap Downloads, My Files, or File Manager. The name of this app varies by device.

If you don’t see any of these options, your device may not have a file manager. See this wikiHow to learn how to install one.

3

Select a folder. If you only see one folder, tap its name. If you have an SD card, you’ll see two separate folders—one for your SD card, another for internal storage. Depending on your settings, your Downloads folder may be in either of these two locations.

4

Tap Download. You may have to scroll down to find it. This folder contains everything you’ve downloaded to your Android.

If you don’t see a Download folder, you may have to poke around in different folders to find it.

Method2

Using Chrome

1

Open Chrome. It’s the round red, blue, yellow, and green icon labeled “Chrome” on your home screen. If you don’t see it there, check the app drawer.

This method will help you quickly find files you’ve downloaded while using the Chrome web browser.

2

Tap ⁝. It’s at the top-right corner of Chrome.

3

Tap Downloads. You will now see a list of files you’ve downloaded from the web.

To view only certain types of downloads, tap ☰ , then select the type of file (e.g. Audio, Images) you want to view.

To search for a certain downloads, tap the magnifying glass at the top of the screen.

To view downloads on your Android using Chrome, start by opening Chrome and tapping the three verticle dots in the top-right corner. From here, tap “Downloads” to see a list of files you’ve downloaded from the web. To view only certain types of downloads, tap the three verticle dashes, then select the type of file you want to view. Additionally, search for a certain download by tapping the magnifying glass at the top of the screen and typing a keyword or file type, like “audio” or “images.” To learn how to view downloads using a file manager, keep reading!

Did this summary help you?

Article Info

This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article meets our high standards.